Hacienda Chimalpa & Zempoala Convent Day Trip

Hacienda Chimalpa & Zempoala Convent Day Trip

The tour begins with a pickup from your hotel in Pachuca, followed by a visit to the Hacienda Chimalpa, a notable pulque hacienda in Hidalgo. Pulque, a traditional Mexican drink derived from the fermentation of the maguey plant, has origins noted as early as the year 200. During the visit to Hacienda Chimalpa, guests will learn about maguey plantations, explore the main building, the monumental church, and the colonial-style chapel, as well as view event facilities like Trojes Hall and the Ruedo, used for equestrian shows.

Following this, the tour includes a stop at the Padre Tembleque Aqueduct, an impressive hydraulic engineering achievement constructed in the 16th century. The next destination is the Zempoala Convent, also known as the Todos los Santos Convent. This Plateresque-style building features a distinctive façade with segmental arches and elegant columns. Together with the aqueduct, it forms part of the Hydraulic System of the Aqueduct of Padre Tembleque, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests will have the opportunity to explore the temple, chapel, and atrium while learning about the construction history linked to the Franciscan order.

The tour concludes with a lunch break in the village of Zempoala before returning to Pachuca, with drop-off at your hotel approximately 10 hours after pickup.